Hawke - Softcover

Bell, Ted

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1416537783 ISBN 13: 9781416537786

Publisher: Pocket Books, 2006

Synopsis

While sailing in the Caribbean, young Alex Hawke witnesses an act of unspeakable horror as modern-day pirates brutally murder his parents. It is a tragedy that will haunt him forever, and shape his destiny....
As a direct descendant of a legendary English privateer, Lord Alexander Hawke is skilled in the ways of sea combat -- and one of England's most decorated naval heroes. Now, Hawke returns to the Caribbean on a secret mission for the American government. A highly experimental stealth submarine is missing. She carries forty nuclear warheads, and is believed to be in the hands of an unstable government just ninety miles from the American mainland. In a race against time, Hawke must locate the sub before a strike can be launched against the U.S. -- and, after a lifetime of nightmares, finally avenge himself upon the men who slaughtered his family....
Featuring electrifying action, international intrigue, and a hero worthy of the finest adventure fiction, Hawke heralds the exciting debut of a bold new talent.

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Review:

A James Bond for the 21st century, the eponymous Hawke is suave, sexy, smart, wealthy and deadly. And he's got the bloodlines to boot--the direct descendant of a famous English pirate, Alex Hawke is a British secret agent back in the Caribbean where his ancestor once amassed a legendary fortune. Decades ago, his own parents were brutally tortured and murdered for a secret Alex, to this day, doesn't know he has in his possession. What brings Alex back to the scene of a crime he only vaguely remembers witnessing, is a mission to find and recover a stealth submarine that's gone missing less than a hundred miles from the American mainland, complete with 40 nuclear warheads and a rogue terrorist's finger on the countdown button. It's a hoary premise, but Bell makes it work with skilful plotting, quick characterisations, and a lively hero who deserves a sequel, not to mention the big screen treatment. --Jane Adams, Amazon.com

Review:

Nelson DeMille A fiery tale of power and privilege, lusty and sinister intrigue, Hawke is a fast-paced adventure... truly an exciting read!

James Patterson Ted Bell is the new Clive Cussler....Climb on board Hawke for the best adventure in years.

Clive Cussler Rich, spellbinding and absorbing, Hawke is packed with surprises and great fun to read.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1416537783
• ISBN 13: 9781416537786
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 596